Synonyms of coves

coves

noun

plural of cove

as in bays

a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline

a secluded cove that smugglers once used

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bays
• estuaries
• creeks
• inlets
• gulfs
• firths
• fjords
• lochs
• embayments
• ports
• arms
• bayous
• roads
• bights
• harbors
• straits
• sounds
• backwaters
• sloughs
• narrows
• roadsteads

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coves

Hike around Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area for magical coves, towering lighthouses, and lots of wildlife. — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

The coast on this part of Tuscany is a little wild, but wonderful for swimming, and guests have access to the boat for excursions to nearby islands and morning swims off secret coves. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

The Spain property sits above two of the northern Costa Brava’s quieter coves, the deep water of Platja Fonda directly below and the turquoise bay of Aiguablava just beyond, with a private gate opening onto the sand. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

These form the spine of the book, interwoven with descriptions of swims of varying lengths in a very wide range of locales—rivers, waterfalls, ponds, different coves and beaches, each different and beautifully captured for the reader. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Elephant seals and sea lions bark and breed on its sandy coves. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

From secluded rocky coves to glamorous high-end terraces, here are the coast’s finest stabilimenti in which to celebrate the height of the Mediterranean summer. — Catherine Fairweather, Air Mail, 15 Aug. 2026

Others were more barren, with dusty volcanic rocks and jagged cliffs surrounding secluded turquoise coves. — Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Ancient olive trees, cypress groves, wildflowers, secluded coves, and private beaches cover much of the property, while a deep-water dock and helipad make the island easily accessible. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026